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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,340.19 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,340.19 and 529.08 is: 730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,340.19 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,340.19 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,340.19 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 709,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,067.73/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.10

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